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2001400exrider
05-18-2005, 01:08 PM
does any one elses stearing stem squeak when you steer!?

parkers30
05-18-2005, 01:32 PM
have you ever lubed the top bushing for the stem? or checked the bearing on the bottom?

2001400exrider
05-18-2005, 02:26 PM
nope..........:confused:

what kind of lube do i use and how do i access the bearing!?

JDiablo
05-18-2005, 02:32 PM
i just use regular grease for the bushing,and on the stem bottom,you have to take off your skid plate if you have one,but most likely you have rust in between the stem bushing,just take it off clean it with a wire brush and WD40,and put some grease on it and reassemble